Giving birth isn’t always easy!

This bull was so big and backwards coming out. Momma tried hard, but she had to have help!

Ray Breagal cattleman with the hat on and farm owner Bruce Tubaugh grab a hold and dig to get the job done!

Bruce would tell you any day of the week he would rather be in the dirt than do office work! I agree sitting here at the desk watching it rain on a Friday afternoon get post scheduled for the next week hoping to be back in the dirt next week!

What’s a good bull worth?

Stillwater’s first bull of the calving season on the ground.

Interesting article feedlot magazine below:

This week we revisit this age-old question based on the February 21, 2023 USDA Market Report. The question has been asked forever, or at least as long as we have been breeding cattle with a notion of trying to make the next generation better. It is a classic and timeless question. It is an important question. At this time of year, when many bulls are being marketed and we are planning ahead for spring breeding season, it is the question that is asked a lot!

Full article here from feedlot magazine:

Spring 2023 – What’s a Good Bull Worth? | Cow/Calf Corner | feedlotmagazine.com

Ellie Mae is on duty!

What an amazing asset to our farm! a lot of people are not aware of the role Donkeys play in protecting livestock, especially young calves from predators such as coyotes. A full grown Donkey can easily fight off and even in some cases kill coyotes.

This group of mothers and calves have been move to the back pasture for grazing and to make room for more calves to come.